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desperately

[des-per-it-lee, -prit-] / ˈdɛs pər ɪt li, -prɪt- /


ADVERB
frightfully
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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I either overspend on food items, failing to take advantage of hidden deals as I frantically yet desperately attempt to restock my kitchen.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He said the force was "desperately" trying to prevent these things from happening and officers were working to educate people about the dangers of open water.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When these interventions helped my inflammation but didn’t stimulate much hair growth, I saw three additional dermatologists, desperately seeking a solution for a condition I had poured thousands of dollars into treating.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Mr. Shareef reached up from inside the shelter, desperately grasping for his son.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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